Hedge fund giant Citadel seeking to buy US shale oil production assets, sources say

Citadel has held talks to buy U.S. oil production assets, as the hedge fund and commodities trader considers ‌expanding further into owning physical assets, five people familiar with the matter said.

Reuters • 18 hours ago

Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: Hormuz Risks Lift WTI as U.S. Crude Stocks Fall

U.S.-Iran tensions tighten crude supply as WTI eyes $92.67 and Brent holds bullish, while recovering LNG demand supports natural gas.

FXEmpire • a day ago

WTI Tests $91 as Supply Risks Support Crude Oil Rally

WTI is testing $91 after its strongest week since mid-July as falling US inventories and Middle East supply risks support crude oil. Brent is also consolidating following a strong rally as geopolitical tensions keep the physical market tight.

FXEmpire • 16 hours ago

U.S. Retail Diesel Prices Hit Record High as Global Supply Tightens

Diesel prices jumped to a fresh record high as prolonged disruptions in the Middle East and Russian refineries continued to tighten global supplies.

WSJ • 20 hours ago

Why Big Oil Is Wary of Trump's Foray Into Venezuela's Oil Patch

The energy industry has long opposed government intervention, and some executives are worried the U.S. is creating a giant with the ability to push them around.

WSJ • Sep 4, 2026

Oil prices rise on escalation in Middle East

Oil prices rose on Thursday after U.S. strikes on Iran and renewed ‌Israeli threats against Tehran revived concerns about disruptions to Middle East supplies.

Reuters • Sep 3, 2026

Brent oil price above $96 per barrel after Iran fires missiles at Kuwait

Oil prices have gained more than 7% this week The U.S. and Iran have traded military strikes this week for the first time since July.

CNBC • Sep 3, 2026

Oil Price Forecast: Brent Eyes $100 After Iran Strikes U.S. Bases in Kuwait

Oil prices remain supported by escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, while bullish technical patterns bring $97 for WTI and $100–$102 for Brent into focus.

FXEmpire • Sep 3, 2026

Crude Oil Forecast: Brent Eyes $100 as Supply Risks Rise

Crude oil continues to rally as Persian Gulf tensions keep supply concerns elevated. Brent is showing momentum toward a potential test of $100, while WTI's technical structure remains bullish.

FXEmpire • Sep 3, 2026

WTI Crude Oil Price Forecast: Channel Breakout Targets $94 and Higher

WTI crude oil extends its breakout, with rising momentum targeting $94 and potentially higher resistance as technical evidence increasingly confirms a bullish trend reversal.

FXEmpire • Sep 3, 2026